Gloucester Rugby vs Newcastle Falcons -1873 Man of the Match

Akapusi Qera was selected by the 1873 Club Members as their Man of the Match following the 20-29 defeat against the Newcastle Falcons last Saturday.

He came into the Cathedral View lounge after the game to receive his award from John Search of JS Security before taking part in an informal Q&A, facilitated by Tom Voyce, alongside team mates Jim Hamilton and Mike Tindall.

Gloucester had to dig deep on Friday evening to hold on for a 24-19 Aviva Premiership win over Worcester. Skipper Willi Heinz felt there were some good aspects to Gloucester's play, plenty of areas to improve on but good to get back to winning ways.

Speaking to the media ahead of Friday's Aviva Premiership clash at home to Worcester (kick off 7:45pm), Head Coach Johan Ackermann admitted it's good to be back at Kingsholm after two away games and wants his team to be ready for the challenge that the Warriors will bring.

It was a disappointing return to Welford Road for former Leicester player Ed Slater on Saturday afternoon, and after the game he reflected on how individual errors cost Gloucester dear against Leicester.

After opening the Aviva Premiership season with a victory, Gloucester couldn't follow up with a win at Quins last weekend. Johan Ackermann told the local media this week the Stoop performance was disappointing but that the team are well prepared for a challenging trip to Leicester.

Gloucester-Hartpury Women will kick off their Tyrrells Premier 15s campaign on Saturday at Darlington Mowden Park Sharks. Head Coach Susie Appleby and players Kathryn Buggy and Courtney Gill attended the tournament launch event at Twickenham and here's what they had to say.

The Gloucester Rugby Legends are back, and a host of Cherry and White legends will again pull on the famous jersey this November for a weekend of fundraising and celebration, as they welcome the MoBros to Kingsholm on Sunday 5 November (KO 3pm)